Hundreds of prisoners of various nationalities are being released in the emirate of Sharjah to mark the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The move follows a directive by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The humanitarian gesture is aimed at giving prisoners a chance to return to their families and rebuild their lives. It’s set to benefit 132 inmates who’ve served at least half their terms and demonstrated good conduct.
UAE President welcomes King of Jordan, discusses regional issues
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Sheikh Abdullah holds bilateral talks with regional counterparts
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening relations with his counterparts in Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia in separate phone calls.
Dubai records nearly 7 million international visitors in 2026
Dubai has welcomed 869,000 international overnight visitors in August 2026 - its strongest monthly volume since February.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan selects first recipient of Mohammed bin Rashid leadership medal
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, has approved an official of the rank of Director-General as the first recipient of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal.
